WOLSELEY · WOLSELEY 15/60 · Cars
WOLSELEY 15/60 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 53 WOLSELEY 15/60s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 54 in 2024 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the WOLSELEY 15/60 is rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 53 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 15/60
The Wolseley 15/60 is an automobile which was produced from 1958 to 1961, and then, as the Wolseley 16/60, from 1961 to 1971. The 15/60 was the first of the mid-sized Pinin Farina-styled automobiles manufactured by the British Motor Corporation (BMC). Launched in December 1958 as part of BMC's Wolseley brand, the design would eventually be shared with seven other marques. All of the cars were updated in 1961 with a larger engine and new model designations. The Wolseley 16/60 was the last, in production until 24 April 1971. Note that there were two other Farina-styled car lines launched by BMC at...
WOLSELEY 15/60 — questions & answers
How many WOLSELEY 15/60 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 53 WOLSELEY 15/60 were still registered in the UK — 37 licensed and on the road, plus 16 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the WOLSELEY 15/60 rare?
The WOLSELEY 15/60 is genuinely rare, with only 53 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the WOLSELEY 15/60 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY 15/60 on UK roads fell by 1 (1.9%).
What fuel do most WOLSELEY 15/60 use?
Most WOLSELEY 15/60 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the WOLSELEY 15/60 peak?
The WOLSELEY 15/60 peaked at 54 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.